Learn Nature Journaling in Your Own Handmade Book

Sitka is the perfect setting to begin the Nature Journaling experience. On day one we will create a journal with removable pages, pockets for collections, and assorted papers for writing and different media. In the afternoon we will learn nature journaling techniques that will improve your observations and drawing skills to gain knowledge about your subjects. On day two we will practice colored pencil and watercolor techniques and continue to study structures of natural objects like plants and shells. Then we will try out our techniques and skill by journaling around Sitka.

Mary-Ellen Campbell, a multidisciplinary artist does graphics, painting, sculpture, printmaking, book arts and mixed media work. Her work has been featured in 17 national and international solo exhibitions and over 85 group and invitational shows. Campbell is the Professor of Art Emerita from New Jersey City University, NJ, where she taught for thirty-four years. In 2004-05 she was awarded the Fulbright Scholar Grant to teach Book Arts in Thailand. Mary-Ellen has won 12 residencies since 2007 in Finland, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey, Costa Rica, Colorado, North Carolina, California and Minnesota creating more than 75 books and mixed media artworks.

• Small Watercolor set and brushes-use what you have

• Water brush

• Non-photo blue pencil, graphite pencil, eraser

• Micron pen or other permanent black pen

• White gel pen

• Colored pencil set-watercolor or plain

• Small water container

• Rag

• Bag to carry in field, chair if you need it

• Bone folder

• Piercer-needle in cork or straight piercer like ceramic scorer

• Utility knife

• Cutting mat

• Metal ruler

• Text papers

• Tyvek

• Cover paper and boards

• Adhesive

• Double sided tape

• Cutting mats

• Handouts

• Binding supplies